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Packing For College Checklist

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Packing for College Checklist Packing for college isn’t like packing for a road trip with the folks or a day at the beach. It’s you and your stuff walking into an empty dorm room and you’re hoping you remembered everything ... No need to panic. This checklist can help you get it all together. There’s no need to have or pack everything on the list. Let it help you remember items that many forget. ________________________ Tip Dorm rooms aren’t spacious. Contact your roommate and coordinate what to pack. ________________________ Bed Bed sheets (extra long, if Bath Bath towels Bathrobe Bathroom cup Brush & comb Cosmetics Curling iron Dental floss Deodorant Hair dryer Hand towels Hand lotion Mirror Mouthwash needed) Blankets Comforter Electric blanket Mattress pad Pillow & pillowcase Sleeping bag Under-the-bed storage boxes ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ? What medical items do you need? ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Tip You enjoy receiving your favorite magazines and catalogs at home. Why not change your mailing address and get them at college? Clothing Belts Nail clippers Medical Razor Acne cream Gloves Shampoo & conditioner Aspirin Hat (summer & winter) Shower caddy Antibiotic cream Jackets (light, rain, winter) Shower flip flops BreatheEZ Jeans Soap Band-aids Jewelry & watch Tissues Contact lense solution Nylons Toothbrush & paste Cotton balls Pajamas Washcloths Decongestants Purse Eye glasses Robe Eye drops Shirts First aid kit Shoes (and comfortable ones) Hot/cold packs Shorts ? What personal bath items have you used today? What about yesterday? Dress clothes Pain reliever Sneakers ________________________ Pepto Bismol or other antacid Socks ________________________ Prescription medication Sweaters ________________________ Q-tips Sweat shirts ________________________ Vitamins Swim suit www.CollegeAnswer.com 1 Around your dorm T-shirts Staple remover Underwear (and lots of it!) Stapler & staples Workout clothes Tape Area rug Three-hole punch Cell phone/telephone Waste basket Corkboard & stick pins ? Check out your closet. What have you worn in the past two weeks? Or month? ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ White-out ? Tip When moving to a different climate, bring clothes for all types of weather. Erasable memo board & pens Fan Holiday decorations Look around. What’s in your desk or study area? Inflatable chair iPod or stereo Night light ________________________ ________________________ Alarm clock radio with snooze ________________________ Paper shredder Photos of your family, friends, ________________________ pets ________________________ Posters ________________________ Potted plants ________________________ Snap-on lamp Storage trunk with lock (your Study supplies Computer Address book Cables Backpack/duffel bag Computer (remember the Calculator cord) Calendar Diskettes or CDs Desk lamp Keyboard Envelopes Modem Erasers Mouse & pad File cabinet Folders Glue place to store valuables) Stuffed animal TV Yearbook Phone cord Printer ? What in your room would make your dorm feel more like home? ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Printer paper ________________________ Index cards Printer cartridge ________________________ Labels Software documentation Markers Speakers Notebooks Surge protector Highlighters Notepaper Paper clips Paper shredder Pencil cup Pencil sharpener Word processing software Tip ? Food Take a look at your computer setup—anything to add to your list? Pens & pencils Postage stamps Post-its If you’re taking your cell phone to college—better check your plan. You don’t want any roaming charge surprises! Bottled water ________________________ Cereal Condiments Reference books ________________________ Rubber bands ________________________ Favorite snacks Ruler ________________________ Juice boxes Scissors ________________________ Peanut butter & jelly www.CollegeAnswer.com 2 Easy Mac Popcorn Power bars Ramen noodles Soda Soup SpaghettiOs Laundry Clothes hamper/laundry bag Clothes hangers Detergent Drying rack Fabric softener Iron ? It’s the middle of the night and you’re starving. What are you going to eat? Quarters Stain remover Extension cords Fan (can block out noise) Flashlight with fresh batteries Light bulbs Outlet strips Repair kit Safety whistle Safety pins Sewing kit Sleep mask Sports equipment ________________________ ________________________ ? What laundry products are used at home? ________________________ Kitchen Can/bottle opener ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Hot plate Knife ? ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Tip A red t-shirt can turn your white laundry pink when washed together! ________________________ ________________________ Microwave Mug Oven mitt Paper towels Pizza cutter Plastic food containers (various sizes) Plastic glasses Plastic plates & bowls Portable water filter Toaster oven Utensils Ziploc bags ? You’re standing in your kitchen—any must haves you must remember to pack? Think of anything you just couldn’t do without? ________________________ Coffee maker Dorm refrigerator Umbrella Water bottle ________________________ ________________________ Sunglasses Clean up Dish detergent Dish cloth Dish towel Lysol ! Introducing ... The Sallie Mae Prepaid Card! As a student, you have money available when you need it. Your parent can add money to the account for immediate availability. www.SallieMaePrepaid.com Portable vacuum Room freshener ________________________ Paperwork Bank info/checks ________________________ Calling card ________________________ Debit/prepaid card ________________________ Driver’s license ________________________ Financial aid forms Miscellaneous Medical insurance card Registration information Batteries Renter’s insurance Beach towel Social security card Board games & cards Student ID ________________________ Bug spray ________________________ Camera & film ________________________ Duct tape ________________________ DVDs & videos ________________________ Earplugs www.CollegeAnswer.com 3 Tip While you’re still at home, keep track of items you use, wear, and need. Add those items to your list. Your Notes Copyright 2005 by Sallie Mae. All rights reserved. 4 Remember to visit, www.CollegeAnswer.com The Planning for College Destination

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